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Polymarket Pledges to Police Trading for US Midterm Elections
Markets // August 31, 2026

Polymarket’s investigations head is reportedly promising to police trading ahead of this fall’s midterm elections. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Ninth Circuit Hands States Victory in Prediction Market Jurisdiction Fight
Legal & Regulation // August 31, 2026

A federal appeals court has handed state gaming regulators a significant victory in their jurisdictional battle with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, ruling that Nevada may subject Kalshi’s sports-event contracts to its gambling laws. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Small Businesses Tap Prediction Markets to Shield Profits From Surprise Costs
SMBs // August 28, 2026

A handful of small businesses have begun using prediction market platforms to hedge risks, Reuters reported Friday (Aug. 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

DraftKings CCO Explains How Crown Cash Unifies Loyalty Rewards
Loyalty & Rewards // August 27, 2026

DraftKings customers have long had to think in different currencies depending on where they were playing. Points on the sportsbook. A separate tier system on the casino side. Something else again on Jackpocket. Crown Cash, the company’s new unified rewards currency, is meant to erase...

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DraftKings CCO Explains How Crown Cash Unifies Loyalty Rewards

August 27, 2026
DraftKings customers have long had to think in different currencies depending on where they were playing. Points on the sportsbook. A separate tier system on the casino side. Something else again on Jackpocket. Crown Cash, the company’s new unified rewards currency, is meant to erase that friction entirely. Get the Full Story Complete the form […]

How Better Payments Became a Winning Move in Gaming

March 27, 2026
In the early days of regulated online gaming in the United States, payments were less a utility than a bottleneck. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Experience Economy Pushes Payments to $20B Super Bowl Test

February 18, 2026
Watch more: The Digital Shift With Paysafe’s Bruce Lowthers Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

NFL Keeps Prediction Markets Out of Super Bowl Ads as Trading Grows

February 03, 2026
For sports betting platforms, the Super Bowl is, well, their Super Bowl. When the Patriots and Seahawks take the field this Sunday (Feb. 8), they’ll be doing so with around...

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Polymarket Pledges to Police Trading for US Midterm Elections

August 31, 2026
Polymarket’s investigations head is reportedly promising to police trading ahead of this fall’s midterm elections. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Small Businesses Tap Prediction Markets to Shield Profits From Surprise Costs

August 28, 2026
A handful of small businesses have begun using prediction market platforms to hedge risks, Reuters reported Friday (Aug. 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Polymarket Enters 20-Plus Sports Leagues With Sportsradar Partnership

August 27, 2026
Prediction market company Polymarket says it has expanded its relationship with sports data provider Sportradar. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Polymarket Faces Ban by France’s Gambling Regulator

July 19, 2026
France’s gambling regulator has called on internet service providers to block Polymarket. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...